Detective Inspector Scott Hartley, who lead the investigation by the Met's Flying Squad, said: "This was a terrifying attack committed in broad daylight and Rossi gave no thought to his terrified victims and what he put them through.

"They have been left traumatised by the event of having a shotgun pointed at them and they both feared for their lives.

"Rossi showed an utter disregard for the victims and I can only but praise them for coming forward and assisting us with our investigation to ensure that a he is put behind bars."